Senior Category Manager Jobs

Explore Senior Category Manager jobs for experienced professionals who lead category strategy, merchandising, sourcing, and business growth. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more, helping you discover senior roles where you can shape product portfolios, improve performance, and deliver measurable results.

What Does a Senior Category Manager Do?

Senior Category Managers guide the performance and direction of one or more product or service categories. They analyze customer and market trends, set assortment and pricing strategies, manage supplier relationships, and work with teams across marketing, sales, finance, and operations. Depending on the employer, the role may focus on retail merchandising, e-commerce, procurement, or category growth.

Skills and Experience Employers Value

Employers commonly seek substantial experience in category management, merchandising, strategic sourcing, or a related field. Strong candidates bring analytical skills, commercial judgment, negotiation experience, and the ability to turn data into actionable plans. Leadership, communication, financial forecasting, and proficiency with relevant analytics or planning tools can also be important.

Senior Category Manager Salary and Opportunities

Compensation varies by industry, location, company size, and scope of responsibility. Senior roles may include ownership of significant revenue or spend, team leadership, and opportunities to advance into director-level positions. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, making it easier to find opportunities aligned with experienced candidates.

Find Your Next Category Management Role

Search Senior Category Manager openings on Ladders to compare opportunities by employer, location, and responsibilities. Review each listing for salary details, qualifications, and role scope, then tailor your résumé to highlight category results, strategic initiatives, supplier outcomes, and measurable business impact.

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$160K - $200K *

Advance the Core Platform as a Senior Product Manager, driving product direction and modernization for identity management and shared services, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhan...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$117K - $209K *

Own and optimize the end-to-end Procure-to-Pay function, ensuring seamless operations across Procurement, Accounts Payable, and supplier management while driving governance, performance, and stakehold...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$123K - $154K *

Join a dynamic team to lead the end-to-end Procure-to-Pay function, ensuring operational excellence across Procurement, Accounts Payable, and supplier management while driving governance and stakehold...

Toronto, ONRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$123K - $154K *

Transform your career by owning the end-to-end Procure-to-Pay function, driving operational excellence, governance, and team performance while collaborating with stakeholders to enhance supplier relat...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $160K *

Elevate the future of commerce by leading product strategy and platform development for agent-driven transactions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create secure, seamless experiences that e...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $170K *

Lead the charge in managing complex contracts for a major program, ensuring compliance and strategic alignment. Collaborate with teams to develop proposals, negotiate terms, and maintain strong relati...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's driving strategic sourcing and category management to enhance member value. Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to optimize procurement strategies, improve operational eff...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$113K - $149K *

Shape the future of our developer ecosystem by leading product strategy, enhancing user experience, and driving marketplace growth. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative soluti...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$112K *

Transform customer IT relationships by aligning business needs with technology solutions. Drive strategic initiatives, enhance service delivery, and foster collaboration across global teams to ensure...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$151K - $189K *

Accelerate your career by serving as a strategic IT partner, managing customer relationships, and aligning technology solutions with business objectives. Drive innovation and continuous improvement wh...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$151K - $189K *

Join a dynamic team as a strategic IT partner, managing global customer relationships and aligning technology solutions with business objectives. Drive innovation, enhance service delivery, and ensure...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$90K - $110K *

Elevate category strategies for non-Citrus products, focusing on Extracts, Tea, and Sugar Reduction. Collaborate with sales and innovation teams to drive growth and optimize portfolio management while...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$154K - $242K *

Join a team that's redefining global consulting management, driving strategy, operations, and supplier performance to deliver measurable value across diverse business outcomes and enhance stakeholder...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$155K - $175K *

Unlock potential by leading treasury operations, managing liquidity, and optimizing investment strategies. Drive risk management and compliance while fostering banking relationships in a dynamic finte...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$102K - $150K *

Join a team that's redefining product strategy and pricing in a dynamic environment. Lead cross-functional initiatives, manage global teams, and drive market analytics to maximize revenue and enhance...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$121K *

Champion member political engagement by designing and implementing programs that enhance grassroots organizing, leadership development, and political education across local unions, fostering sustainab...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $125K *

Drive success by managing the full subcontract lifecycle, ensuring compliance and collaboration with project teams to support federal, state, and local contracts in a dynamic environment...

Arlington, VARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $115K *

Lead the charge in driving mid-market growth by uncovering customer needs, shaping product strategies, and executing go-to-market plans. Collaborate cross-functionally to transform insights into compe...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Transform project delivery by managing scope, schedule, and quality while leading teams and identifying growth opportunities. Ensure financial accuracy and compliance, driving operational excellence i...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to manage IT support services, ensuring compliance and performance excellence. Lead project management efforts for a centralized service desk, enhancing user experience and operati...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of IT service management by overseeing compliance and performance metrics for a centralized service desk, ensuring effective project management and support for a diverse end-user comm...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $180K *

Join a team that's shaping demand planning strategies to drive growth and operational excellence. Leverage your analytical skills and leadership to connect commercial insights with actionable forecast...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $115K *

Drive operational excellence in manufacturing and quality control, leading teams to ensure safe, compliant production of biological products. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance processes, resol...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$92K - $115K *

Champion supplier relationships by managing material deliveries and performance metrics, ensuring timely execution of programs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$92K - $115K *

Transform supplier relationships by managing critical material deliveries, ensuring timely execution of programs. Lead strategic initiatives, track performance metrics, and drive continuous improvemen...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Senior Category Manager do?question toggle

    A Senior Category Manager develops and executes plans to improve the performance of a product or service category. Responsibilities often include analyzing market and sales data, managing assortment and pricing, negotiating with suppliers, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for Senior Category Manager jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers often look for several years of experience in category management, merchandising, sourcing, procurement, or a related area. Analytical ability, negotiation skills, commercial judgment, and experience influencing stakeholders are frequently valued.

  • How much do Senior Category Managers earn?question toggle

    Pay depends on factors such as industry, location, company, and role scope. Ladders lists vetted professional jobs that pay $100,000 or more; check individual listings for compensation information and details.

  • Where do Senior Category Managers work?question toggle

    Senior Category Managers work across industries including retail, consumer goods, e-commerce, technology, and manufacturing. Roles may focus on merchandising, product assortment, procurement, supplier strategy, or category growth.

  • How can I find Senior Category Manager jobs on Ladders?question toggle

    Browse Senior Category Manager listings on Ladders and filter opportunities based on factors such as location and employer. Compare the responsibilities and qualifications, and tailor your résumé to demonstrate measurable category and business results.